Inference Assessment

If the werewolves are not out, then the moon is not full. From this statement, one might infer which of the

following:

• If the werewolves are out, then the moon is full.

• If the moon is full, then the werewolves are not out.

• If the moon is not full, then the werewolves are out.

Shanay had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of

fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could

feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.

Where was Shanay?

• the ocean

• the aquarium

• to pool

• a park

For a year, Chandler McCann spent $29.00 a month to belong to a health club. She recently heard that, for a

few dollars a month, she could feed a starving child in a third world country. Now Chandler gives that $29.00

each month to a charity that helps poor children.

Which INFERENCE(S) can be made?

• Chandler has a high level of fitness

• Chandler has some extra money beyond what she must have to meet her basic needs

• Chandler no longer exercises

• Chandler has fallen in love and spent all of her money on her boyfriend

Read the quotation below. Why does the instructor feel this way?

"The instructor, pinching his brow into dark lines of disgust, told them to show respect."

• The instructor thinks they are funny kids.

• The kids are annoying the instructor because of their behavior.

• They are laughing too much.

• He wants them to do the karate moves the right way.

If you come to a passage that you don't understand, first you should________________.

• re-read it

• skip it

• summarize it

• write about it

Every year, countless people from some of the northern and central states of the country leave snow, ice and

freezing temperatures behind by heading south. These "snowbirds", as they are often called, trade in their

gloves and hats for sunscreen and bathing suits. Heading south to escape winter's chill is common, but some

travelers do just the opposite. They pack the extra layers and the snow boots and head to the village of

Jukkasjarvi in Sweden. Once they arrive, they check into their hotel, but they don't take off their heavy coats

and scarves. Why? Because at Sweden's Ice Hotel, everything from the beds to tables is made out of blocks of

ice.

Why would anyone want to travel to one of the coldest places in the world during the winter season? That was

a question that a tourist company asked more than 20 years ago. They wanted more tourists so they tried

something new. They built a 60 square foot igloo out of ice blocks and held an art exhibit inside. People came

but not that many.

One day, a group came to see the exhibit, but arrived too late. Instead of leaving, they spread out their

sleeping bags and spent the night in the snow. Suddenly, a brand new idea was born! The tourist company

built an entire hotel out of ice blocks taken from the nearby Torne River. They advertised this unique hotel all

over the world and soon, people came to explore. Now, curious guests check in and enjoy the cold. Then,

when the warmth of spring returns, the hotel melts into the ground and disappears. It will be rebuilt when

winter returns.

Based on this passage, what would most likely be true about snowbirds?

• They would love the chance to stay at the Ice Hotel.

• They would typically live in the northern and central states of the U.S.

• They tend to pack their travels bags with multiple layers of warm clothes.

• They are one of the inspirations for constructing buildings like the Ice Hotel.

Good readers are _______________________.

• ask questions about what they are reading

• visualize what they are reading

• read everyday

• all of the above

To make an inference, you . . .

• use background knowledge and text evidence from the text.

• make a prediction.

• use foreshadowing in your writing.

• guess about what will happen next.

Which conclusion is best supported by the following sentence?

"The Golden Gate Bridge spans the San Francisco Bay, connecting northern California to the peninsula of San

Francisco."

• The bridge enables many people to go from San Francisco to northern California.

• The bridge has the longest span of any other suspension bridge.

• Thick cables are best.

• The bridge is the most popular bridge in the Bay Area.

The new girl was at her locker when the quarterback walked by. She blushed when he looked her way and

quickly turned back to her locker so he wouldn't see how red her cheeks were.

What can you infer from this scenario?

• Running hard at PE made her cheeks red.

• The new girl was sick.

• The new girl likes the quarterback.

• The new girl is the quarterback's girlfriend.